Welcome to Prvw! These terms apply to your use of Prvw, the desktop image viewer app. By downloading, installing, or using Prvw, you agree to these terms.
The short version: Prvw is source-available under the Business Source License (BSL 1.1). Right now it's free for everyone: personal and commercial use alike, no trial, no nags. Once it's more mature, new versions will require a paid license, but any free version you already installed stays yours to keep forever. The source code converts to AGPL-3.0 after 3 years. Be nice and respectful, and we'll all get along great.
1. The software and its license
Source-available code
Prvw's source code is licensed under the Business Source License 1.1 (BSL). This means:
- You can view, study, and modify the source code
- You can use Prvw under the terms described below
- After 3 years from each release date, that version converts to AGPL-3.0, so in case we're hit by a bus, you'll still get the code and can maintain/continue it under AGPL after 3 years.
Current phase: free for everyone
Prvw is currently free for all uses, both personal and commercial. All features are included, you can install it on any number of devices, and you'll keep getting updates until the app is considered stable.
There's no trial, no feature gating, and no nags.
Future phase: paid licensing
Once Prvw reaches a stable version, new versions will require a paid license. Planned pricing is $29/year per device, with all features included. Any version you installed during the free phase stays yours to keep and use forever. We won't take that away. You'll also be able to evaluate the paid version for up to 14 days before purchasing a license.
2. What the license grants you (once paid licensing begins)
When you purchase a Prvw license, you'll receive:
- A personal, non-transferable license to use Prvw
- The right to install Prvw on your own devices, subject to the fair use guideline below
- Updates for the duration of your subscription
3. Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- Share your license key (once licensing begins) with others or use it on behalf of multiple people
- Fair use: Each license is meant for the single person using it, on their own devices. We don't set a hard limit on how many machines you can use, but we do keep an eye on the number of distinct devices per key. If we spot something that looks like key sharing rather than one person with a few computers, we'll reach out first. If the situation isn't resolved, we may suspend the key.
- Redistribute the official signed Prvw binary commercially or claim it as your own product
- Circumvent or tamper with the licensing system in the official binary
- Use Prvw for any illegal activities
- Attempt to reverse engineer our license key signing infrastructure
These restrictions exist to protect the sustainability of the project. We're a small team, and license revenue keeps Prvw alive. We are not millionaires, we're ordinary folks. Please respect our work and the policies that come with this software.
4. Payment and refunds
Once paid licensing begins, payments will be processed by Paddle, our Merchant of Record. Paddle handles all payment processing, tax collection, and invoicing.
Subscription renewals: Subscriptions auto-renew annually. You can cancel anytime from your Paddle account, and you'll retain access until the end of your billing period.
We offer a 30-day, no-questions-asked refund policy. See our Refund policy for details.
5. Disclaimer of warranties
Prvw is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. We don't guarantee that:
- The software will be error-free or uninterrupted
- All features will work on all systems
- The software will meet your specific requirements
That said, we work hard to make Prvw reliable and will do our best to fix issues you report.
6. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Rymdskottkärra AB shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of data, arising from your use of Prvw.
Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for your Prvw license.
7. Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. We'll notify you of significant changes via email (if you've purchased a license) or by posting a notice on our website.
Continued use of Prvw after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
8. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of Sweden. Any disputes shall be resolved in Swedish courts. However, nothing in these terms limits your statutory consumer rights under EU law.
9. Who we are
Prvw is developed and operated by Rymdskottkärra AB, a company registered in Sweden, located at Vattmyragränd 47, 177 39 Järfälla, Sweden.
For any questions about these terms, contact us at [email protected].
10. Contact
Questions? Concerns? We're happy to help. Reach out at [email protected].